Seductively Delicious Ads

Barneys' ‘Have a Foodie Holiday' Campaign is Decadent and Se

Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki was invited to be a part of Barneys' 'Have a Foodie Holiday' campaign, creating the intriguing works featured here.

With a tasteful eye, Araki photographed model and actress Kiko Mizuhara in food fetish images for a very interesting look. In suggestive poses with cherries, fish and other fruits, Mizuhara will definitely have viewers drooling over this Barneys' 'Have a Foodie Holiday' campaign.

Implications - Partnering any topic with some sort of sexual element attracts a wider audience than just taking a clean-cut approach. Consumers are looking for both sensuality and practicality in the purchases they make. Companies could attract more customers by injecting some sex appeal into their products.

Food-sex Ads
Combining food and sex in advertising could attract a wider audience.
Suggestive Advertising
Incorporating sexual elements in ads could provide a sensuous aspect to the product/service.
Provocative Marketing
Provocative marketing can be used to attract attention and create a buzz around a brand or product.

Sectors Adopting This

Fashion
Fashion companies could incorporate suggestive imagery to promote products and create a unique campaign.
Food and Beverage
Food and beverage companies that use provocative imagery could make their products stand out among competitors.
Advertising
Advertising agencies could experiment with unconventional and daring campaigns to differentiate themselves and their clients from the competition.
SCORE
4.6 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 57%
Activity 74%
Freshness 8%

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